HEADTEACHER Mrs Anita Johnson 1 Headteacher’s Message I am delighted to welcome you The students will remain with us With excellent facilities and high to Loxford School, an All-Through throughout their school career, quality teaching, the students School. We are an outstanding making lifelong friendships and at Loxford School are happy, school, delivering a high quality moving smoothly from one phase challenged and motivated. education for each one of our to the next. The School is committed to the students from 3 to 18. At Loxford success of each of our students. To achieve this aim, we provide an School we aim to prepare young education that meets the needs We aim to deliver: people for an ever-changing world of young people, delivered in an that values self-confident, well- Exam success – we want our educational environment that • educated and enterprising people. students to get the best possible emphasises traditional standards qualifications. It is a privilege to lead this successful of uniform, discipline and respect. and happy school and to work in Challenge, relevance and Loxford School has been officially • partnership with such enthusiastic engagement – we want all our recognised by the government as a children, committed staff and students to be fully involved in their High Performing School and judged supportive parents and governors. learning. to be an Outstanding school in our We are proud of our consistently high most recent Ofsted inspection in April • Appropriate skills for living, for work performance in public examinations. 2013. This inspection found the school and for happiness. We also offer a wide range of to be outstanding in every one of the enrichment activities to support and The skills to make our students inspection measures - one of the few • engage our local community. active citizens. schools in the country to achieve Building on our past successes, we a ‘perfect’ Ofsted inspection. • An environment in which children continue to seek new challenges and enjoy their childhood. Everything we do at Loxford School opportunities to help children fulfil is centred on ensuring that each • Self-identity and a feeling of their potential, both academically individual student is educated and self-worth. and socially, so that they leave us supported to succeed in the world with the widest range of choices • Opportunities and experiences today – as an individual, as a partner, in a challenging society. We want that engage our students. as a member of a team and as a every child to feel part of the school citizen. • Healthy habits that are embedded community. for life. Our primary provision includes Mrs Anita Johnson, Headteacher “ We prepare children for specialist staff, separate buildings and dedicated play areas. an ever-changing world.” 2 3 Ofsted says that: Our School “The quality of Teaching is Outstanding.” • Leaders rigorously check the quality of In order for students to fulfil their children can succeed through work teaching and put in place action to “ Loxford is about potential at Loxford School, they need they enjoy. improve any that falls short of their high expectations. This accounts for the high to feel secure, safe, supported and Our Secondary Phase curriculum quality of much of the teaching across well motivated. In order to achieve has a traditional framework, with a all phases of the school. Teaching is this, Loxford School has a number particular emphasis on preparing for invariably good and a considerable of important expectations, rules and proportion is outstanding. success in the twenty-first century. procedures as follows: A major feature of teaching is the very achieving.” Loxford students experience a • Mutual Respect balance of the traditional core positive atmosphere in almost all lessons. There is a strongly established sense of Loxford School expects students to subjects of English, maths and purpose in which teachers can teach and take responsibility for their behaviour science alongside a range of other learning can take place unhindered by at all times, both on and off the subjects which support student distractions. Teachers are very skilled at school site, and to treat each other achievement and creativity, such as gaining and retaining the pupils’ attention with respect, mutual understanding humanities, the arts and technology. and keeping them focused on the task in hand. and consideration. We also foster a All students follow the National calm and disciplined learning ethos Teachers know the needs of individual Curriculum in the Primary and • in which students work to the best of pupils in their classes well and have high Secondary Phases. In the Sixth Form expectations of what they can achieve. their ability. Bullying of any kind is not this breadth and depth of curriculum They make sure their teaching, and the tolerated and is always dealt with provision is extended further through work they provide, challenge all pupils quickly and firmly. a wide range of opportunities in to do their very best. Self-Discipline courses from Level 1 BTEC to • The teachers’ high level of subject Loxford School expects students to A Level. expertise, including in literacy and have pride in themselves and their mathematics, is reflected in the way Learning is supported by a well- they develop the pupils’ learning school, demonstrating high standards stocked and extensive Learning and confidence, the innovative and of behaviour and a desire to learn. Resource Centre for each separate imaginative methods they adopt as well Students are expected to wear the as the enthusiasm they display for their phase. Students are encouraged Loxford School uniform in line with subjects. Their questioning is skilled at to become independent life-long our clear policy. drawing out ideas from pupils and probing learners through the relentless and to check their understanding. Loxford is all about achieving. Our consistent use of these facilities • Teachers focus sharply on helping pupils curriculum is designed to provide before, during and after school. Our to take responsibility for their learning. To all students with the opportunity to ethos is exemplified in “Whole School this end, pupils are regularly encouraged make progress and attain their very Reading” where the entire staff and to evaluate their work and that of others best. Students begin this journey in students relish the opportunity to read in the class before setting targets for our Reception and Primary Phase. together as a community. improvement. The curriculum is designed so that • Marking of work is thorough, rigorous and frequent. 4 5 Early Years There are seven areas of learning The Reception classes are taught Reading is taught through traditional and development that shape a through a structured play system with phonics and there is a reading child’s early education and both clear literacy and numeracy sessions hour every day. All students are Nursery and Reception children within each day. encouraged to read for pleasure at Loxford follow these. All areas and to take home story books from Introducing Children to a for learning and development are our well-stocked library. World of Learning important and inter-connected. As a new school, we have hand- Teachers combine traditional and Three areas are particularly crucial picked a team of outstanding modern teaching methodologies for igniting children’s curiosity and teachers. to help students grasp the basics of enthusiasm for learning, and for mathematics. To embed numeracy We engage students fully in the building their capacity to learn, skills, we create many opportunities fun and adventure of learning. Our form relationships and thrive. for students to put what they have brand new building has a fantastic been learning in the classroom into The prime areas are: playground and excellent equipment practice. facilities. Communication and Language; • The curriculum is well-rounded – Physical Development; and, Students have access to an amazing with everything from science to the Personal, Social and Emotional variety of extra-curricular clubs performing arts – so that our students Development. and activities. With a programme get a full and varied education that brimming with music, drama and There are also four specific areas, they enjoy. sporting activities, every student has through which the three prime areas the chance to find his or her special are strengthened and applied. talents. These specific areas are: As children begin their education, • Literacy; Mathematics; we want to make their first school Understanding the World; and, years as enjoyable as possible and Expressive Arts and Design. develop in them a real enthusiasm for learning. This is the time in which We have a thriving nursery where we will lay the foundations for a children play and learn in a safe and successful academic career, which engaging environment. means developing the core skills Students are taught to develop their of literacy and numeracy. social skills and play happily with each other. “We ignite children’s curiosity.” 6 7 Primary “Every child is valued.” In the Primary Phase, children are It is very important to us that every motivated and inspired through a child is valued as an individual curriculum which is based on learning and that their unique qualities challenges, planned in response to are recognised. We take frequent the needs and interests of individuals. opportunities to celebrate children’s With the right balance of challenge positive attitudes and efforts as they and support, children are actively strive for success in every aspect involved in a range of memorable of school life. learning experiences which promote We encourage a close and creativity, independence and supportive relationship between enjoyment. home and school and welcome We place a strong focus on children’s parents and carers as active partners social and emotional development. in their child’s learning. Our children gain the confidence Mr Tom Hart and skills necessary for them Executive Headteacher to become resilient, successful of Primary Phase individuals, well equipped for the challenges of life.